Physicians finding plenty of NPs, PAs- but at a price

Article Abstract:

The increasing number of nurse practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) is making them plentiful, leading to expansion of clinical roles, and versatility and cost effectiveness making them more attractive to practices. However, as the demand for physician extenders is keeping up with the supply, physicians are finding it difficult to keep up with the bargain basement deals.

Nurse practitioners, Patients, Patient care, Physicians' assistants

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A middleman steps into the patient-physician relationship

Article Abstract:

Dr. Daniel Kranitz, an emergency physician in Cleveland, provides advocacy and liaison service and his role is to complement the services provided by the patientEs physician. Patients depend on him when managed care does not leave doctors enough time to talk.

Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Managed care plans (Medical care), Kranitz, Daniel

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